Chris Linn is the Co-Founder of Contrast Media Consulting, an advisory that knows the value of developing original IP portfolios to drive deeper consumer engagement, generate franchise opportunities and drive new areas of revenue growth. Launched in 2021, with partner Marissa Ronca, they apply decades of media expertise to educate and empower clients to develop stories, characters and formats for their brands with less dependence on external agencies. With their expertise in long form storytelling and franchise development they partner with companies to created customized strategies that result in asset libraries they can monetize for years to come.

Linn is an accomplished television media executive with 25+ years of experience and a proven track record of growing successful businesses in dynamic environments. Most recently, he served as President of truTV (WarnerMedia). In his role, he led the strategic direction, core creative and business functions of the network including: development and production of original programs, oversight of all marketing and digital initiatives, revenue growth, and multi-platform strategic planning for truTV.

After joining truTV in August 2013, Linn completely transformed the cable network into a premium comedy destination, resulting in double digit ad sales growth, an unprecedented 9 year drop in median age and one of the industry's most affluent audiences. The network's all original programming slate consisted of wholly owned, creator-driven hits including the Emmy®-nominated variety sketch series At Home with Amy Sedaris, Adam Ruins Everything, I'm Sorry, Tacoma FD and The Carbonaro Effect, among others.

Under his direction, truTV built its longest-running original series Impractical Jokers into a fan-favorite, multi-platform juggernaut. Now in its ninth season, it remains one of the highest-rated original comedy series on cable. Linn also co-developed and Executive Produced truTV's first-ever feature film, Impractical Jokers: The Movie, which was released in 2020.

Linn came to truTV after serving as Executive Vice President of Programming and Head of Production for MTV. During his tenure, he helped develop and oversee some of MTV's biggest series franchises, including the hugely-popular Jersey Shore, its successful spin-off Snooki & JWOWW and the hit show, Catfish. Prior to MTV, Linn held various leadership positions at Nickelodeon and Spike TV. He has served on a number of executive boards including the New York Television Festival and Realscreen West.